3 Ways to Save on Staying in Shape This Fall

Just because beach getaways are fading away along with the summer season, it doesn’t mean you have to give up on being fit and outside. Did you know how easy it is to get and stay in shape while saving money if you have your plans ready now?

Move Your Workout Outdoors

Change your scenery to rejuvenate your mind as well as your body. In many parts of the country, Fall opens up some great outdoor adventures that will have you getting into shape without burning you up with the heat. And if you want to track your fitness, try installing an app on your phone to record while you enjoy the great outdoors.

Biking: You don’t need a top of the line bike to get started. You can use what you have (provided it’s in decent condition) or score a great deal on Craigslist. Need some extra motivation? Check around to see if there are any cycling groups in your area. Here in Raleigh, a local brewery loves to sponsor weekly meet-ups. What better way to celebrate finishing 15 miles than with a cold pint of beer?

Running/Jogging/Walking: With the leaves changing, you’ll have some beautiful scenes around you as explore your neighborhood and beyond. As an extra bonus, see if a friend will tag along!

Canoeing: Looking for a way to bond and get an arm workout? Try exploring the waters on a canoe. Check around online or at your local recreation center to see if you can find a good deal on a rental.

Challenge Yourself and Others

See if you can rally a band of friends to join you for a month-long challenge. You can either set individual goals for weight/fitness or create a group goal such as walking a certain amount every day. Stumped on who to ask? Try getting your co-workers to sign up and encourage one another to go for a walk or exercise during lunch hours. You’ll not only be more fit and productive, but you may discover a new buddy to add to your circle of friends.

My mother-in-law joined her co-workers for a weight loss challenge and several people made their goals over the course of the contest. A win-win for all involved.

Tailor Your Home Workout

If the weather isn’t cooperating or you just don’t want to have others watch you work out, you can stay at home and still get fit.

You don’t have to buy a lot of equipment or rent a stack of videos to get the workout you want and need. You can use what you already have around your place and those ratty gym clothes will be perfectly fine. If you want to mix it up, there are some great resources online that can help. Channels like FitnessBlender have hundreds of hours of content, including bodyweight workout, kettlebell, and circuit training for people of different fitness levels.

Thoughts on Staying in Shape

I hope these ideas help you stay fit this fall. I’m planning on getting back on the bike at least twice a week for a few miles and step up my strength training at home. What about you? What do you plan on doing this season?

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Not as good as the free ideas above … but check out your health insurance provider. My Blue Cross provider covers about 6 states and somewhat hidden in the margin of their web site is a link to their “Fitness Program” – which for only $25/month provides membership to thousands of gyms across the country. It covered the gym I already belonged to and had been paying $60/month for … and lets me into gyms in other cities when I travel. Great deal!

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